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2023 BMW 740i

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 740i.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2023 BMW 740i arrives with an eight-speed automatic transmission and EPA-estimated fuel economy of 25 mpg city, 31 highway, and 27 combined. While the model line's documented complaint history spans 1993 through 2016 — peaking at 22 complaints in 1993 and bottoming out at just one in 1996 — the 2023 model year falls outside that tracked window, leaving its long-term reliability profile still to be written. This positions the current generation as a fresh data point in a lineage that has shown wide variability in owner-reported issues across its earlier decades.

Model year2025 2023 2022

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy25/31/27 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 11425A473E7. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	11425A473E7 alt 11427826799
Engine air filter	13715A1BC51
Spark plug	12125A523E0
Battery	61216805461
Front wiper blades	61615A43610
Thermostat	11538835334 alt 11539468426
Cabin air filter	64115A547D4 alt 64115A547D8

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	212.2 in
Overall width	76.8 in
Overall height	60.6 in
Wheelbase	126.8 in
Curb weight	4720 lb
Track (front / rear)	65.7 / 65 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	53/47

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	25 / 31 / 27 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	112 cu ft
Cargo volume	14 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the 740i of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.60 sec — 2023 740 740i Sedan

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2023	740 740i Sedan 3.0L Turbo I-6 + Elec	4.60 sec	13.20 sec	375 hp	RWD

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

This vehicle uses condition-based service — it signals maintenance needs through its onboard service indicator rather than fixed mileage intervals. Items on the factory schedule:

Replace	Engine Oil Filter · Spark Plugs · Engine Oil · Keyless Entry Remote Battery · Cabin Air Filter · Engine Air Filter Element
Inspect	Windshield Washer System · Parking Brake System · Underbody · Brake Line · Disc Brake Caliper · Brake Rotor · Air Bag System · Exterior Lighting
Road test	Universal Vehicle Operation
Inspect Fluid Level	Engine Coolant System
Reset	Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Drain, Refill & Bleed	Brake Hydraulic System

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’93 ’94 ’95 ’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 9 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

22V860000Electrical SystemReported 21/11/2022

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 BMW 740i, 760i xDrive, and i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The telematics control unit may not transmit the vehicle location information to emergency responders. Remedy: Dealers will update the telematics control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at…

23V414000SeatsReported 08/06/2023

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 740i, 760i xDrive, and i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The front seat length adjustment system may not have been welded properly. Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front seats and if necessary, replace the seat front structure including the seat length adjustment system, free of charge. Owner notification letters…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN

Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific 740i. OEM

Build data

Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.

Recalls

Check open recall campaigns against a specific vehicle by VIN.

Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Engine oil filter 11425A473E7 Engine air filter 13715A1BC51 Spark plug 12125A523E0 Battery 61216805461

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

Does the 2023 740i have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 740i get?

EPA figures are 25 city / 31 highway / 27 combined mpg.